Carla is 36 weeks pregnant with her first child. She is in the office for her regular prenatal checkup. During this visit she complains of increasing heartburn, low back pain, constipation, and difficulty sleeping at night. Carla would like to know what she can do to get relief from these symptoms. (Learning Objectives 5 and 6) A. What needs to be included in the nursing management for Carla’s complaints? B. Now that Carla is nearing the end of her pregnancy, she has many questions regarding what to include as she starts preparing her birth plan. What information does Carla need to effectively plan for the birth of her baby?

Carla is 36 weeks pregnant with her first child. She is in the office for her regular prenatal checkup. During this visit she complains of increasing heartburn, low back pain, constipation, and difficulty sleeping at night. Carla would like to know what she can do to get relief from these symptoms. (Learning Objectives 5 and 6) A. What needs to be included in the nursing management for Carla’s complaints? B. Now that Carla is nearing the end of her pregnancy, she has many questions regarding what to include as she starts preparing her birth plan. What information does Carla need to effectively plan for the birth of her baby?

Comprehensive Medical Assisting: Administrative and Clinical Competencies (MindTap Course List)

6th Edition

ISBN:9781305964792

Author:Wilburta Q. Lindh, Carol D. Tamparo, Barbara M. Dahl, Julie Morris, Cindy Correa

Publisher:Wilburta Q. Lindh, Carol D. Tamparo, Barbara M. Dahl, Julie Morris, Cindy Correa

Chapter12: Patient Scheduling

Section: Chapter Questions

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